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GENERAL STUFF => TEST DRIVES & TESTIMONIALS => Topic started by: Dazzler on November 17, 2011, 00:58:52

Title: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Dazzler on November 17, 2011, 00:58:52: Hi Everyone...

I got permission to take Trishie's CW for a nice little run today (about 35kms of mixed driving - mostly in the 'burbs but a bit of 110kph highway stuff too)

Her car is a November 2010? MY11 Manual 2.0Ltr Petrol SX with cruise pack (cruise and driving lights) It has the standard tyres on 15" aftermarket alloys with tinted windows, Rear Spoiler and a few other cosmetic improvements.
It was first registered in January this year and has just over 6200 kms on The clock ...

I usually drive my MY10 Toyota Camry Hybrid with CVT Transmission which is extremely quiet, quite responsive and has a "cossetted" ride ...

My observations today were mostly very positive....Engine response more than adequate (even up hills), quite sporty infact :goodjob:. The (5 speed) manual gearbox is a highlight being undoubtedly the best off the showroom floor change I have ever seen (much better than our previous MY08 CRDi)

The electric steering is also well weighted (and quite similar to the electric steering in the hybrid) I reckon it has adequate feel and just enough assistance. I also like the feel of the brakes in the i30 they have a nice reassuring and positive feel (just like our old CRDi) :goodjob: and better than the hybrid which has a bit of a dead feel probably due to the regenerative arrangements to recharge the battery.

We have been running the kumho Solus 34PSI all round in the i30 and the ride is about right (better than the Auto i30 Hatch we recently drove in Queensland) I didn't check the tyres but they must have had 40+ in them they seemed much more harsh. While talking tyres, they don't seem particularly noisy either :confused:

Only two negative were the fact I stalled it twice (But I am used to an Auto these days) and the door locks are still a bit stiff to open .. I might edit this but got to get ready for work :Shocked:
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: TrishCW on November 17, 2011, 02:23:55: 35 kms, :question: highway driving, only surpose to go to a couple of shops, :lol:.

Stalled her a couple of times, :lol: how did you do that. forget to use the clutch. she never does that.

the door handles are a bit stiff, but I don't notice that anymore, I am used to the feel of them.

I love my i30 and will not be getting anything else , hopefully she will last me the rest of the time we need two cars. It is the best car I have ever owned.
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Ugly Mongrel on November 17, 2011, 03:50:40: Trish, what came over you?? Letting Dazzler loose in your baby. If he keeps finding faults, I'd ban him :eek: :eek: :eek:
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Shambles on November 17, 2011, 08:38:13: Quote from: TrishCW on November 17, 2011, 02:23:55
...forget to use the clutch. she never does that.

Never forgets, or never uses the clutch :eek:

:eek:

:P
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Dazzler on November 17, 2011, 08:44:46: Anyway, I did use the clutch (just not enough revs I guess) :undecided:

The petrol i30 is definitely susceptible to stalling (although Trish says doesn't happen to her) :rolleyes:
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 17, 2011, 10:12:56: Nope, have to disagree, it's operator error. :rofl:
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Surferdude on November 17, 2011, 10:19:44: And waddya mean "MY" 2.0 litre SX.
It's Trish's. :Shocked:
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Shambles on November 17, 2011, 10:26:56: Nice testimonial Dazz :goodjob:

Quote from: Dazzler on November 17, 2011, 08:44:46
The petrol i30 is definitely susceptible to stalling (although Trish says doesn't happen to her) :rolleyes:

This is known as "PLBSAP"

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Problem Lies Between Seat And Pedals :P
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Dazzler on November 17, 2011, 10:55:58: Hey Steve.. you are funny... Sometimes :twisted:
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: eye30 on November 17, 2011, 15:43:00: Quote from: TrishCW on November 17, 2011, 02:23:55
It is the best car I have ever owned.

Say no more
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: accim on November 17, 2011, 16:14:08: Haha great and funny topic :D What can I say, I would also love to try that 2.0 petrol i30 once.

Dazz: How do you like the CW? And do you prefer 2.0 petrol over 1.6 diesel ? Which one of them would you get for yourself if you were buying it again.. I know that for Trish (regarding the kms she does), petrol is only logical thing to do.

Trish: Great to hear you like the car :goodjob:

PS: I won't comment the stalling, I guess it happens also to the best :P I guess it must have been quite unpleasant and you probably wanted to say (to the people that were watching you) - hey it's not my car.
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Dazzler on November 17, 2011, 21:38:25: Quote from: accim on November 17, 2011, 16:14:08
Dazz: How do you like the CW? And do you prefer 2.0 petrol over 1.6 diesel ? Which one of them would you get for yourself if you were buying it again..

I like the look of the CW more than the hatch.. As you can see there is very little that I don't like about it (the extra 100 litres of boot space is also handy) If I was buying one for myself and had the extra cash handy I would go the 1.6 CRDi 6 speed every time. But, the difference between the 1.6 CRDi and 2.0 Petrol is not huge.. I could live withthe Petrol model quite easily.

PS: I won't comment the stalling, I guess it happens also to the best :P I guess it must have been quite unpleasant and you probably wanted to say (to the people that were watching you) - hey it's not my car.

Both times I stalled it was taking off from the lights and I managed to get it started quickly enough that I doubt anyone noticed :sweating:
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 18, 2011, 00:05:34: Except Trish :P
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Dazzler on November 18, 2011, 00:28:50: Quote from: 847563 on November 18, 2011, 00:05:34
Except Trish :P

She wasn't there.. she was only guessing :whistler:
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 18, 2011, 00:38:39: Sorry, you did say that in the beginning, but 35k for a couple of shops, that's a girl thing! :lol:
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Dazzler on November 18, 2011, 00:42:38: Quote from: 847563 on November 18, 2011, 00:38:39
Sorry, you did say that in the beginning, but 35k for a couple of shops, that's a girl thing! :lol:

I was actually shopping for a little garden bridge for Trish for Christmas and I went to 2 Hardware stores, a Garden Emporium, a Landscape supplies shop and two nurseries... :Shocked:

It's 14kms return just from our house to the centre of Devonport.. :winker:

Plus because I took Trish's Wagon (in case I found one) I also had to visit a garage and put some petrol in... :whistler:

For the record I ended up buying one off the internet with free delivery :happydance:
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Phil №❶ on November 18, 2011, 01:20:03: Well it was still a girl thing, but nice. :goodjob:
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: rustynutz on November 18, 2011, 03:11:13: Quote from: Dazzler on November 18, 2011, 00:42:38
I was actually shopping for a little garden bridge for Trish for Christmas and I went to 2 Hardware stores, a Garden Emporium, a Landscape supplies shop and two nurseries... :Shocked:

And now Trish know's what Santa is bringing her for Xmas..... :whistler:

You do realise you'll now have to buy her something else as well, don't you? :winker:

Quote from: Dazzler on November 18, 2011, 00:42:38
For the record I ended up buying one off the internet with free delivery :happydance:

That's handy, you won't have to wrap it..... :p :D
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: 2i30s on November 18, 2011, 11:36:32: and a new clutch for Christmas. :lol: :whistler: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: rustynutz on November 18, 2011, 13:34:50: Quote from: 2i30s on November 18, 2011, 11:36:32
and a new clutch for Christmas. :lol: :whistler: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

For a second I thought you said new crutch..... :p :lol:
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Dazzler on November 18, 2011, 20:45:28: Quote from: rustynutz on November 18, 2011, 03:11:13

And now Trish know's what Santa is bringing her for Xmas..... :whistler:

You do realise you'll now have to buy her something else as well, don't you? :winker:

If she's not satisfied with that then I'll tell her to "get over it..." :rofl:
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: syecadelic on December 05, 2011, 14:14:59: Quote from: Dazzler on November 17, 2011, 08:44:46
Anyway, I did use the clutch (just not enough revs I guess) :undecided:

The petrol i30 is definitely susceptible to stalling (although Trish says doesn't happen to her) :rolleyes:

Don't worry Daz, I have the same issue, when driving the mothers 1.4 Petrol SE (Should maybe get a pic up ..)
Its such a sensitive accelerator pedal, compared to the diesel, such a light car to drive. I tend to either over rev it, or stall it :(

Not great when your friends are in the car...
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Dazzler on December 05, 2011, 21:03:37: Quote from: syecadelic on December 05, 2011, 14:14:59

Not great when your friends are in the car...

:D
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: digital_peer on January 22, 2012, 01:05:24: To make you feel better i stalled the i20 6 times just yesterday. (530 k's in one day tho) very imbarrassing considering i race cars.

In my defence you near on need to floor it in the i20 to leave the lights and the crrutch is light as a feather compared to the big v8's ive been in for the last 10 years. And ive only owned the lil thing since thursday night.
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Dazzler on January 22, 2012, 04:38:01: Quote from: digital_peer on January 22, 2012, 01:05:24
To make you feel better i stalled the i20 6 times just yesterday. (530 k's in one day tho) very imbarrassing considering i race cars.

The i30 CRDi we had before my Hybrid had a brilliant anti-stall function and the Hybrid has stop start technology so I can't stall that :lol:
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: syecadelic on January 22, 2012, 10:33:36: Quote from: digital_peer on January 22, 2012, 01:05:24
To make you feel better i stalled the i20 6 times just yesterday. (530 k's in one day tho) very imbarrassing considering i race cars.

In my defence you near on need to floor it in the i20 to leave the lights and the crrutch is light as a feather compared to the big v8's ive been in for the last 10 years. And ive only owned the lil thing since thursday night.

Dont worry dude, I'll not judge you :) .. others mights tho :P ;)

Im sure the i20 doesnt feel anything like a v8... almost half the car :P
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: digital_peer on January 23, 2012, 03:12:30: Quote from: syecadelic on January 22, 2012, 10:33:36
Quote from: digital_peer on January 22, 2012, 01:05:24
To make you feel better i stalled the i20 6 times just yesterday. (530 k's in one day tho) very imbarrassing considering i race cars.

In my defence you near on need to floor it in the i20 to leave the lights and the crrutch is light as a feather compared to the big v8's ive been in for the last 10 years. And ive only owned the lil thing since thursday night.

Dont worry dude, I'll not judge you :) .. others mights tho :P ;)

Im sure the i20 doesnt feel anything like a v8... almost half the car :P

my v8 is 6.6 litres i guess you could say its 4 times the car!! i20 still rocks tho. i know wat car id rather be stuck in traffic on a 40 degree day in thats for sure!
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Phil №❶ on January 23, 2012, 06:28:28: Quote from: digital_peer on January 23, 2012, 03:12:30

my v8 is 6.6 litres i guess you could say its 4 times the car!! i20 still rocks tho.

So, you're responsible for the fuel crisis. :rofl:
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: digital_peer on January 23, 2012, 18:52:24: Damn straight! haha
Title: Re: MY11 2.0 Litre SX Petrol Manual CW
Post by: Ultralights on January 30, 2012, 08:27:32: Quote from: TrishCW on November 17, 2011, 02:23:55
35 kms, :question: highway driving, only surpose to go to a couple of shops, :lol:.

WOW, lucky you, shops are quite close then! i usually have a 60 km return drive to get to the nearest shopping centre. (when on holidays in my north coast hideaway)